Program Overview
WRI Indonesia is national entity (Yayasan) associated with the World Resources Institute (WRI), a global environmental research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. WRI work with various stakeholders in the natural resources sector to support policy and management that are both profitable and sustainable. We are working to address six critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water and sustainable cities. WRI work with leaders in more than 50 countries for more than 30 years, with offices in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Africa and the United States.
We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps and analysis to solve the worldโs greatest environment and international development challenges and improve peopleโs lives. We work with leaders in government, business and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Launched in early 2014, WRI Indonesia builds on WRIโs 10-year history in the country and strengthens our impact on the ground. In the short-to-medium term, WRI Indonesia aims to expand its presence and portfolio to include projects in the climate, energy, as well as city and transportation programs.
Job Highlight
The Communications Manager will play a crucial role in shaping and executing WRI Indonesia's communication strategy, ensuring our work reaches key audiences and advances our mission to create a more sustainable future. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, sharp analytical thinking, and a proven ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include developing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies, managing and monitoring WRI Indonesia's website and social media channels, building and maintaining strong media relationships, supporting advocacy campaigns, and managing communication crises. The Communications Manager will work closely with programming teams to ensure consistent and effective messaging across all platforms. This role requires a strong understanding of environmental issues in Indonesia, excellent writing and editing skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
The Communications Manager will proactively collaborate with the global team and donors on related work. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, sharp analytical thinking, and be able to demonstrate their ability to effectively engage with various national, sub-national and international stakeholders.
In support of WRI's DEI commitment, you are responsible for actively participating in these collaborative efforts by integrating equity into your work, our workplace, and the organizational culture.
What You Will Do
STRATEGY
- Develop public relations and communication strategies for WRI Indonesia to ensure high visibility and image of the organization which lead to continuing support and acceptance of WRIโs programs in Indonesia.
- Ensure that WRIโs messages, profile and work are communicated effectively and efficiently, and that the learning, experience and best practice from WRIโs program are communicated internally and externally
- Maintain constructive and effective relationships with national level government and support, monitor and review similar relationships between WRI programs and government at local level.
- Coordinate and control the development and operations of the resource center to establish a strong and accessible information database which benefits all staff, partners and other stakeholders to support program implementation and the development of new programs.
- Develop and maintain relationships with various key stakeholders (government, donors, funding agencies, public leaders, etc) to improve the image of the organization and open avenues of opportunities.
- Coordinate and negotiate budget with other units to develop and produce various high quality WRI Indonesia publication materials and to ensure the content and style are in line with the organizationโs standards, communication strategy and program objectives.
- Develop and support key staffโs capacity to meet their responsibilities in relation to advocacy and institutional learning and facilitate appropriate professional development of specific team members.
FUNDRAISING
- In coordination with Country Director to conduct research to gather and analyze the strategic direction of potential funding agencies for WRI Indonesiaโs which could be useful for the development of long and short-term organizational strategic planning.
- In coordination with Country Director identify and follow up fund raising opportunities to optimize the organizationโs funding base and sustainability.
- Actively cultivate and manage relationships with existing donors to secure renewals.
OUTREACH
- External representation of WRI Indonesiaโs Communication Manager.
- Develop and give presentations at public speaking events, international forum, one-on-one meetings, and within WRI Indonesia.
- Develop outreach strategies;
- Develop strategies for media outreach to conventional and non-conventional media.
- Write briefs, publish blogs, and conduct media interviews in order to set public and private sector agendas, influence decision-maker perspectives, and communicate findings and recommendations from Communication Managerโs work.
MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
- Manage Media and Communications staff members, ensuring they are effective and supported, and that planned deliverables and results are achieved.
- Collaborate and coordinate with staff across WRI Indonesiaโs programs, as well as global WRI Communication team and other international offices, and external partners to advance the interests of Media, Advocacy and Communication of WRI Indonesia as a whole.
- Review draft publications, blogs, press releases, and other communications materials developed by WRI Indonesia staff to ensure they meet WRIโs high standards of quality.
- Serve as member of WRI Indonesia Management Team.
What You will Need
Education: Masterโs degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or other relevant fields.
Experiences: Minimum 7 (seven) years professional experience in communications within relevant program management.
- International experience or prior work in a global organization preferred
- Strong interest and experience in forestry, energy, or other natural resources-related issues in Indonesia is preferred.
- Experience and proven ability to communicate effectively with Indonesian government officials (GOI) and sound knowledge of GOI structures, procedures and system.
- Experience in providing advice and counsel to research and programmatic teams.
- Experience in project and people management.
Skill and Ability:
- Ability in developing communication strategy and initiatives, implementing, managing and evaluating development/advocacy initiatives multiple communications project involving multi-unit teams, setting the broad direction and guiding team to deliver.
- Ability to identify communications related reputational risk and devise strategies to manage them with a strong collaboration with management and other relevant internal unit.
- Ability to apply high proficient spoken and written communications skills to create communications product from complex technical and research material, producing professional quality draft requiring minimal review (professional clips or writing samples preferred)
- Ability to pursue long-terms objectives by translating these into short-term goals
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment, both independently and as part of a global team;
- Empoys collaborative and consultative approaches and a growth mindset to problem solving, working with programs, international offices, and partners to deliver project.
- Understanding of social media and how to use it to impact audiences;
- Excellent training and coaching skills
- Adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and able to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high quality work products;
- Business proficiency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English, with a strong emphasis on written and spoken communications
- Ability and willingness to travel as assigned.
- Legally able to work in Indonesia.
Contract Arrangement
Full-time with fixed-term employment agreement up to 31 December 2025 with 3 (three) months of consultancy contract apply before the fixed-term employment agreement commencing.
What we offer
- Salary that is commensurate with experience and skills
- Competitive and comprehensive benefit package
- Access to the WRI global network
- Opportunity to join and/or get involved in different working groups
- A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
- A chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization
Must have authorization to work in Indonesia to be eligible for this position.
Final candidates might be required to take a writing test and to produce two writing samples when needed.
How to apply: In order to be formally considered, please submit an updated resume and cover letter through WRI career portal.
Application close: 1700 (DKI Jakarta local time), 28 February 2025. We will close the advert earlier when the best candidates are identified at earlier dates.
This is a locally engaged position; Indonesian nationals are encouraged to apply.
About Us
Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.